Through Belly Dance And Mindful Movement

Women’s health is crucial! It’s important to take small daily steps towards inner harmony and physical health. Women are the center of the Universe, we are the inspiration, the beauty of the world, we are the bearers of life!

These techniques help develop posture alignment, flexibility, body control; loosen up tight upper and lower back areas.

Belly dance existed in different forms for thousands of years. It takes its origins in ancient Egyptian land. The dance has accompanied major life events of people from birthdays to funerals. It has been the most primal expression of life, a tool to connect to the body & the world around and live through the various emotions with ease.

There are undeniable health benefits of belly dance for women. Firstly, this dance style works for all ages (my most senior student was 82!). It has a low impact on joints. Secondly, the dance includes isolated movements of different parts of the body which improves lymphatic flow in each area from top to toe.

Mind-body connection is truly powerful! I always say dance can be a dynamic meditation. We will be learning to connect the flowing, staccato and shimmy-like movements with breathing and the music at the same time. It’s a whole body experience. You will find it’s nearly impossible to think of anything else while you are dancing, so it helps to clear the head too!

I have taught belly dance around the globe and I firmly believe that the value of it for women’s health is enormous. All that is learned in the class is applicable to everyday life. Flexible body - flexible mind. Relaxed rib cage causes expressing emotions more freely, released blockage in the hip area causes more connection to your feminine power center.

Pelvic floor muscle exercises included in this course are vital for women’s health. Our intimate muscles carry a few very important functions, such as defecation and urination regulation, carrying and delivering babies, holding internal organs, sexual drive, motivation, charisma, stimulation of ovaries (that produce hormones, vital for women’s health) and more. These exercises deserve a few minutes of your time daily.

Back in 2013 I completed a nearly 400h training as a Thai massage therapist at one of the best massage schools in Thailand. These techniques helped me tremendously throughout my dance journey.

The course will be concluded with Dr. Toshiki Fukutsudzi’s towel roll stretches which helps the spine to become straight, gets the body in shape and places the internal organs in the most favorable position for them.